Athletics Hall of Fame Reservations Underway

Sep 01, 2009

Reservations are currently being accepted for the Class of 2009
Induction Banquet of Ferris State University's Bulldog Athletics
Hall of Fame set for Friday, Oct. 30, at FSU's Jim Wink Arena in
Big Rapids, Mich.

The Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame, which inducted its Charter
Class in 2000 and will recognize its 10th class of inductees this
fall, was established to honor those athletes and coaches who have
distinguished themselves in their sport or honorary members who
made truly exceptional contributions to athletics.

This year's honorees are: Deb Bolinger of
Marietta, Ga., softball (1978-82); Monty Brown of
Saginaw, football (1989-92); Dean Davenport of Big
Rapids, athletics administrator & coach (1970-93); Tim
Herman of Flint, men's basketball (1976-79); Andy
Roach of Mattawan, hockey (1993-97); Karen
(Kramer) Trierweiler of Grand Ledge, women's basketball
(1983-87); and Bill Scheible of Big Rapids, who
played football (1974-76) for Ferris and also served the athletics
department in a variety of capacities after his playing career
concluded.

A 15-member Selection Committee of faculty, staff, alumni and
community members chose the inductees from among 35 nominees. The
class spans three decades and includes representation from
five different sports along with two former administrators.

The seven new inductees will join 88 honorees already
enshrined during the 10th annual Induction Banquet on Oct. 30 at
Wink Arena. The event opens at 5:30 p.m. (EDT) with a
reception in honor of this year's inductees. The dinner runs from
7-8 p.m. (EDT) and the induction program follows until
approximately 10 p.m. (EDT).

This year's honorees will also be recognized the
following day (Oct. 31) during halftime activities as the Bulldog
football team takes on Hillsdale in the 10th annual Hall of Fame
Game with kickoff set for 2 p.m. (EDT) at Top Taggart Field.

Reservations are $50 each and can be made online or checks
should be made payable to the Bulldog Athletics Hall of
Fame. Individual sponsorships are $200 and include two banquet
reservations, recognition in the printed program in addition to
verbal and signage recognition at the banquet. Corporate
sponsorships are $750 and include 10 banquet reservations, a
reserved table, recognition in the program, verbal and signage
recognition at the banquet, an invitation for an individual and a
guest to watch Ferris' football game versus Hillsdale the
following day in the Wheeler Pavilion President's Box with this
year's inductees (includes parking pass). A portion of all
reservations and sponsorships may also be tax-deductible.

For further information regarding the banquet, please
contact Frank Dye at (231) 591-2862 or via email at frankdye@ferris.edu.